A scene from an earlier protest by Israeli-Ethiopians following the release of a video clip showing police beating an IDF soldier from the Ethiopian community, May 3, 2015. (Flash90/Ben Kelmer)Members of the Ethiopian-Israeli community are protesting against alleged discrimination. His family said that he had been suffering from a post-traumatic stress disorder and accused police of using excessive force. Police have granted a permit for the protest to begin at 3 p.m. at the Azrieli complex in Tel Aviv. The Ethiopian community has held demonstrations in the past, accusing the Israeli establishment, including police, of discrimination.

Source: Ethiopian News January 30, 2019 10:52 UTC